Stonefield: a 4x4 that got away.
Stonefield Vehicles of Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland began in 1974.
The aim was to produce a new off-road vehicle with
load capacities in the 1.5 to 3 ton range,
with the military very much in mind, and
topping the 1-ton LandRover
101.
Notable design features were
the forward control (cab-over) design,
space-frame chassis for rigidity,
full-time four wheel drive with a centre differential with automatic lock,
and
the use of automatic gearboxes as standard.
The choice of engines was between
the Ford V6 petrol engine (101), as fitted to cars such as the Ford Granada,
driving a Ford C3 3-speed automatic gearbox, and
a Chrysler 318-1 V8 (110) driving an A727 3-speed
automatic gearbox.
The Stonefield 6x4,
with a lazy axle, had increased load carrying capacity
for applications such as fire tenders.
The company went on to be called Stonefield Holdings
and was later taken over by Gomde, and then closed in the early 1990s.
Nick Noyce has started a Stonefield Register
to preserve a notable vehicle,
himself owning a P3000 6x4 and a P3000 4x4.
Manufacturer's data:
4x4
6x4
loa
4940mm
5445mm
width
1900mm
1900mm
height
2400mm
2366mm
wheelbase
2800mm
2575mm+950mm=3525mm
track
1640mm
1640mm
turning radius (wall)
7300mm
8150mm
weight (empty)
2200kg+/-
2300kg+/-
payload
1500kg
2900kg
engine:
P3000: Ford 2994cc V6, 101 or
P5000: Chrysler 5217cc V8 110kw
gearbox:
P3000: Ford 3-speed automatic or
P5000: Chrysler 3-speed automatic
transfer case
2-speed full-time 4WD,
centre differential with automatic lock,
(silent-) Morse-chain drive
Holden Astra Convertible Turbo(Highly recommended sports car), from $49,990
This European convertible is a stunning car in so many ways. It's a great drive (with high performance 147kw Turbo). It's practical and apart from a small boot has abundant room for 4 or 5 at a pinch. It's loaded with standard features: air, power windows / steer, cruise, 6 speaker CD, ABS, traction control, airbags & more. It also looks great! My Managing Director's lovely wife owns one of these & I have no hesitation in recommending this car to you. A true bargain for a high performance Euro Convertible. Click here for specs & best price..
Elsewhere on eCars
Find a used car
Search for and find your next car anywhere in Australia!
Find a new car
Research and compare specs, features, pricing and photos of all current models. Submit an enquiry and a dealer from the ecars network will contact you with their best price.
